NEW YORK Louis C.K. and a star-studded Strangers with Candy live reunion are among the headliners of the 2025 New York Comedy Festival, when it returns to the city for more than a week of standup, sketch, improv and podcasts.
The preliminary lineup of what is billed as the longest-running annual comedy festival in the United States, will also include performances by Margaret Cho, Hannah Berner, Michael Blackson, Trevor Wallace, Yohay Sponder, The Basement Yard, Ryan Long, Alex Edelman, Morgan Jay, Chris Fleming, Pete Holmes, Ismo and Nurse John.
Taking place Nov. 7-16, this years festival boasts more than 100 shows across all five boroughs with 200-plus comedy acts from around the world. Tickets go on sale to the general public on July 21.
Historic venues such Carnegie Hall, Beacon Theatre, Madison Square Garden and Town Hall will host many of the bigger shows, while some of the citys more intimate standup venues will showcase emerging talent in comedy.
Late Show host Stephen Colbert, best-selling author and all-around satirical superwoman Amy Sedaris, and Emmy Award-winning funnyman Paul Dinello will hold court at Town Hall on Nov. 8 for A Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Cancellation of Strangers with Candy Its sure to be a night of filthy and irreverent hilarity paying homage to the short-lived Comedy Central cult classic that changed TVs rulebook.
The scandal-scarred Louis C.K., who confessed in 2017 to masturbating in front of women without their consent following allegations by at least five women, will hit the Beacon on Nov. 14 with Louis C.K. Ridiculous.
Also, Michael Blacksons America Is Fkd Comedy Tour is set to make a stop at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel NY on Nov. 14, and Margaret Cho will bring her Choligarchy to Town Hall on Nov. 15.
Festival founder Caroline Hirsch, the owner of now-shuttered Carolines On Broadway, called the initial rollout of comedians a dynamic mix of global headliners and rising voices that reflect where comedy is right now and where its headed in Mondays announcement.
She added: In a constantly shifting landscape, we stay committed to spotlighting new voices, championing fresh perspectives, breaking form, and shaping a festival that sets the standard both creatively and commercially.
Celebrating its 21st year, the festival plans to announce additional details for major events in the coming months such as star-studded Stand Up for Heroes benefit, Comics to Watch, live podcast recordings and panel discussions.
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